As of the 2010 census, a total of 83,346 civilians reside within North Carolina's ninth state house district.[2] North Carolina state representatives represent an average of 79,462 residents, as of the 2010 Census.[3] After the 2000 Census, each member represented approximately 67,078 residents.[4]

Qualifications

Article 2, Section 7 of the North Carolina Constitution states: Each Representative, at the time of his election, shall be a qualified voter of the State, and shall have resided in the district for which he is chosen for one year immediately preceding his election.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, the Governor is responsible for selecting a replacement.[6][7] When making the appointment, the Governor must make the selection from a list of recommended candidates submitted by the political party committee that holds the vacant seat.[8] The appointment must be made by the Governor within seven days of receiving the list of recommended candidates. The person selected to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.[7]

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 9, General Election, 2012

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Brian Brown

51.5%

19,780

Democratic

Marian McLawhorn Incumbent

48.5%

18,644

Total Votes

38,424

North Carolina House of Representatives District 9 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Brian Brown

60.4%

3,702

Jack Wall

39.6%

2,424

Total Votes

6,126

Campaign contributions

Since 2000, candidates for North Carolina House of Representatives District 9 have raised a total of $1,234,971. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $77,186 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, North Carolina House of Representatives District 9